2. Submit the International Exchange Student Application to the USM International Programs office and be sure to include the following:

A brief essay (300-500 words) stating your reasons for wanting to study at the University of Southern Maine. How will this period of study contribute to your current academic program? Please include any areas of interest or special skills.

A statement from your home school supporting your program of study at the University of Southern Maine.

If English is not your first language you will need to submit a TOEFL or IELTS score OR complete the attached Language Proficiency Report. (The minimum TOEFL score required is a 79 ibt/ 213 computer or 550 paper). Please note: If you submit a proficiency report an online skype interview may also be requried to verify lanugage proficiency.

Academic transcript from your college or university listing the courses that you have taken prior to your enrollment at USM. This is a MUST in order to be able to verify that you have the necessary pre-requisites required for upper level courses.

A copy of the biographical page of your passport.

3. Submit proof of sufficient funding to cover your expenses during your year or semester at USM.

Students coming on exchange pay tuition and fees to their home school. However, immigration requires that you document that you have sufficient funding for your expenses that will be paid in the US.

Students will be responsible for any fees tied specifically to courses such as Art or Music fees, as well as technology fees for online courses.

Students coming from Keele, Winchester, Sogang, Leicster, Kanda Gaigo & Radboud must document $7550.00 for one semester. If you are staying for a full academic year simply double that amount. ** Important Note: Expenses for 2017-18 will not be finalized until July so students should plan for a small 3-5% increase. **

The cost breakdown is as follows:

$4600.00 for room, board and meals during vacation periods

$600.00 for books and supplies

$1250.00 for medical insurance and health care in the US (Students must purchase their health insurance coverage in their home countries)

In order to complete your Registration worksheet you will need to review available courses.

You will need to check our online course search to see available courses. On the left side of the page you will see a box labled "Signon" and just below that you will see another box titled "Quick Links" you can use the CLASS SEARCH link here to begin looking at possible courses.

If you have difficulties we highly suggest you watch this short video on how to search for USM courses online.

Remember to choose University of Southern Maine for the "institution"

The upcoming term is Spring 2017.

The Spring 2017 course schedule is available now.

To see the list of courses offered this past spring select Spring 2016 from the pull down menus.